Reconstruction On South Clinton St In Syracuse Done, Street Now Two-Way

Syracuse, N.Y. - South Clinton Street in Downtown Syracuse is going in different directions now.

A road reconstruction project has converted Clinton from one-way to two-ways between W. Jefferson and Taylor Streets.

It is to make it easier for motorist to get around Downtown and improve safety for pedestrians.

There was restriping of crosswalks ,addition of bike lanes on both sides of the street and narrower north and southbound lanes to allow for on-street parking and reduce traffic speeds.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said in a statement, “The completion of the Clinton Street two-way conversion is welcomed by people living and working in the southern end of Downtown. By better connecting the central business district to our neighborhoods, we are continuing to activate the renaissance of Downtown Syracuse. The conversion is also consistent with our Vision Zero commitment to make Syracuse a safer city for all forms of transportation.”

Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all.